24/10/2002

Man remanded in custody following arms find

A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody until November 21 after appearing before Belfast Magistrates Court today in connection to an arms find on the outskirts of Belfast.

Phillip George Shaw, from Carlan Close in Belfast, appeared before the court on charges connected to a major weapons seizure in the Rathcoole estate on Tuesday.

Mr Shaw was charged with possessing four pipe bombs, an improvised explosive device, five sub-machineguns, four pistols, a sawn-off shotgun and a quantity of ammunition with intent to endanger life.

The court heard that when charged, Mr Shaw made no reply.

Mr Shaw's solicitor confirmed an application for bail would be made in the High Court tomorrow.

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